Private Hot Air Balloon Tour over Luxor's Valley of the Kings

10 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 1+Guided Operated by Hurghada Daily Tours 5.0 from 5 reviews
Colossi of Memnon Karnak KV11 - Tomb of Rameses III KV6 - Tomb of Ramses IX KV62 - Tomb of Tutankhamun Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut Valley of the Kings

Why we love it?

This full-day tour from Luxor offers an in-depth exploration of Egypt’s ancient West Bank, beginning with visits to the Valley of the Kings where you will see royal tombs including KV6 (Tomb of Ramses IX), KV11 (Tomb of Rameses III), and KV62 (Tomb of Tutankhamun). Your Egyptologist guide will provide context on these hieroglyph-covered chambers and their significance. The journey continues to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to Egypt’s only female pharaoh, followed by a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues dating back to King Amenhotep III’s reign. After a lunch break with views of the Nile, the tour moves to the East Bank to explore Karnak, a sprawling temple complex featuring the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon with its lotus and papyrus motifs, the Granite Scarab of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake. This itinerary suits travelers interested in ancient Egyptian history and archaeology, with private transportation and an Egyptologist guide to enrich the experience. Admission fees are not included in the tour price.

Inclusions

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Egyptologist guide
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fee about 49$ pp for valley of the kings Hatshepsut and Karnak and colossis of memnon
  • lunch 7$ per person

Itinerary

Stop 1

After lunch you continue your day tour to Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor Karnak you visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.

for Luxor travelers

First you will be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses, the Tomb of Horemheb, the Tomb of Merenptah and of course the Tomb of King Tut. The tomb of Tutankhamen is the only tomb in Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. Tut's famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you have the opportunity to be amazed at the royal mummy of the young king

Stop 3

After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamen and belonged to the same dynasty.

Stop 4

the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III.

Stop 5

enjoy a full day tour. Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, you will pair up with your Egyptologist tour guide, who will take you to the Valley of the Kings in the West Bank of Luxor. It consists of tombs . After visiting the tombs, you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. Afterward, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt Then, you will have a break to enjoy lunch with Nile view After lunch, you will be transported to Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis the Temple of Amon the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. After touring the sites, you will be transferred to your hotel or airport or train station

Stop 6

The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs

Stop 7

Obelisk of Queen Hapshetsut, The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs

Stop 8

Tomb of King Ramesses lX was the third pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. His name prior to assuming the crown was Amonhirkhopshef. He was the fifth son of Ramesses III and was appointed to the position of crown prince by the twenty-second year of his father's reign when all four of his elder brothers predeceased his promotion to crown prince . The tomb has so much colour and detail even the ceiling above the sarcophagi with its goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, even though some of the paintings have deteriorated this is one of the most decorated.

Stop 9

In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. In the or simply in its falcon form of the new deity, began to be placed in tombs to accompany and protect the dead on their journey to the West of Luxor .Tomb 8, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, was the burial place of the Pharaoh Merneptah and is the model of royal tombs Merneptah was a son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret.the tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1903. Of coursethere is a material decrease in the number of lateral rooms, and a dramatic increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. He did away with the jogged axis used since the time of Horemheb and instead built the entire tomb on a single axis. Also, for the first time, the entrance was made considerably wider than earlier tombs

Stop 10

The tomb of Ramesses III, designated as KV 11, is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. It has been known since antiquity,the wonderful decorations include colourful painted sunken reliefs featuring the traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates etc) and Ramses before the gods. Unusual here are the secular scenes, in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showing foreign tributes, such as highly detailed pottery imported from the Aegean, the royal armoury, boats and, in the last of these side chambers, the blind harpists that gave the tomb one of its alternative names: ‘Tomb of the Harpers

Entrance fees to the tomb of Tutankhamun (250

Entrance fees to the tomb of Tutankhamun (250.00 EGP) (optional) King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings.

Temple of Amun, also known as Karnak Temples

Temple of Amun, also known as Karnak Temples. You visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.

Stop 13

Luxor Temple, Ipet-resyt “Southern Sanctuary” to the ancient Egyptians, was so called because of its location within ancient Thebes (modern Luxor). It is located around three kilometers to the south of Karnak Temple, to which it was once linked with a processional way bordered with sphinxes. The oldest evidence for this temple dates to the Eighteenth Dynasty (c.1550–1295 BC).

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable We will pick you up from your hotel and drop you off at your hotel

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start